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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 229.96 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 229.96 and 71.08 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 229.96 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/229.96 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 229.96 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 16,345.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345.27/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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